Introducing French language and French culture to the students and to make sure they reach the entry-level language skill.
Prerequisite(s)
NONE
Corequisite(s)
Attendance is required.
Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Lecturer Mehmet Süha Sarığolu
Course Assistant(s)
none
Schedule
Friday 15.00-17.00, 4B 07-09, Ataköy Campus
Office Hour(s)
Friday, 13.00-14.00 D Hall
Teaching Methods and Techniques
In the teaching period that starts with processing the subjects that are determined from the main book “Mauget Langue et Civilisation Francaise”, distributing subject memorized exercise papers, assignments and various question-answer exercises that are based on the subject to the students. Correction practices on the assignments that were given at the previous class. All the prepared copies that are based on the vocabulary exercise are given to the students. “Oral” question-answer exercises are being conducted to improve talking ability.
Principle Sources
G.Mauger, Cours de Langue et de Civilisation Française, Librairie Hachette
Catherine Dollez, Sylvie Pons; Alter Ego:Methode de Français I, Librerai Hachette
Yves Loiseau, Régine Mérieux; Point par Point Exercices Grammaire Cahier Débutant , Librairie Didier.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introducing the books that will be used in the classes “French 1” and “French 2”, reading the related “Syllabus” to explain students what is wanted from them and what they will be responsible of, introducing how the midterms and finals will be graded and the general percentages of being present in the class and assignments. Introduction of the order of French phonetics- alphabet, sound unison, the phonetic structure of the simple words and the examples of the alphabetical readings.
Oral presentation, Written examples and Recitation
2. Week
Oral presentation, Written examples and Recitation
Oral presentation, Written examples and Recitation
3. Week
“Avoir” and “etre” auxiliary verbs, a general look to the verb groups and the first group of inflection of verbs explanations. There will be assignments given to the students on the subjects(The most used ones of Avoir-Etre and first group verbs will be chosen and Turkish-French translation assignments will be prepared.) Vocabulary papers that are including nationality and countries will be distributed. Related course works
Oral presentation, Written examples and Recitation
4. Week
Introducing of noun states and related article and preposition foundation studies. Conversation studies. Daily use, self-explaining question- answer structures will be given. New vocabulary papers distribution. Learning and practicing point adjectives. Conjugation of “Pouvoir-Devoir” auxiliary verbs, simple sentences with these verbs and question- answer studies.
Oral presentation, Written examples and Recitation
5. Week
Repetition of point adjectives, distribution a list of qualification adjectives. Using related adjectives and first group verbs in sentences. Sentences types(negative, question, negative question types). New reading articles distribution. Studying on the article with question-answers. Name subordinates and the states of name related reminder assignments distributing and studies on the subject. Introducing the days of the week.
Oral presentation, Written examples and Recitation
6. Week
Introducing “Faire-Savoir” auxiliary verbs and how to use them in a sentence. Distributing new vocabulary copies on house and parts of the house, seasons and months and simple foundation studies on these vocabularies. Strengthening new words with name subordinates. Studies with distributed negative answer based question patterns. Extra studies on first group verbs. Introduction of the undocumented adjectives and follow up and reading exercises from the book on the subject.
Oral presentation, Written examples and Recitation
7. Week
Midterm Exam
Assessment
8. Week
Processing time and clock concept. Related question-answer exercises. Positive and negative sentence types reminding, distribution of the vocabulary copies based on the city, buildings in the city and various types of structures and related sentence exercises. Finding the question based on the answer practices.
Oral presentation, Written examples and Recitation
9. Week
Introduction of the new vocabulary lists based on animals and nature. General repetition about midterm. In addition to that, deciding on the subject based on students’ wishes and conducting explaining practices on these subjects.
Oral presentation, Written examples and Recitation
10. Week
Detailed explanation of the topics asked in the exam. Distributing an assignment that is equal valued to the exam. Conducting the concept of route and directions and answering on the distributed exercise papers that are related to the subject. Introducing second group verbs, distributing related copies and sentence structure and development exercises. Entry to the personal pronouns, introduction and examples. Reading exercises.
Oral presentation, Written examples and Recitation
11. Week
Distribution of the new reading pieces. Explanatory practices on pattern sentences that are related to weather. General repetition and the distribution of the assignment that include translating sentences to French language from a Turkish article that is formed by first, second and taught all auxiliary verbs. Repeating personal pronouns and examples. Explaining simple past tense and examples.
Oral presentation, Written examples and Recitation
12. Week
Generally repeating all the classes done in the term. Exampled practices of simple past tense. Application repetition of personal pronouns. Assignments.
Oral presentation, Written examples and Recitation
13. Week
Repetition based on student wishes for the final exam, question-answer practices, general repeating. Practicing on “participle passé accord” about personal pronouns and simple past tense examples
Oral presentation, Written examples and Recitation
14. Week
A class to relieve student’s mind before the finals: Edith Piaf, Nana Mouskouri vs concerts…PS: Distributing scripted French-Turkish translation of the music that will be listened to. Class notes that are about all the subjects that are included in the program that will be prepared by me will be given to the students.
Oral presentation, Written examples and Recitation
15. Week
Final
Assessment
16. Week
Final
Assessment
17. Week
Final
Assessment
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Quizzes
2
10
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
2
10
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To define his/her competencies using the theoretical and practical knowledge he/she acquired in the field of Economics and to use these competencies in practice.
PO-2
To discuss concepts and ideas in the field of Economics with scientific methods, to develop hypotheses, to interpret and evaluate the data obtained.
PO-3
To develop solution suggestions for complex and/or unpredictable problems encountered in practice, to report and present these suggestions in accordance with the academic publication rules.
PO-4
To identify regional and global issues/problems, to perform analyses based on scientific data and research, and to develop solution suggestions.
PO-5
To determine the learning needs in the field of Economics, to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills with a critical approach, and to use this knowledge and skills to develop economic policies.
PO-6
To inform relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of Economics and to gain the ability to convey written and verbal solutions to problems.
PO-7
To convey his/her thoughts and suggestions in the field of Economics to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, to discuss and to contribute to the development of new policies by revising suggestions according to the feedback he/she receives.
PO-8
To benefit from other disciplines that form the basis of the field of Economics, to develop multidisciplinary approaches by associating these disciplines with his/her knowledge in the field of Economics, to produce project and publications.
PO-9
To define the differences and relationships between classical and modern theories of economics and to observe the distinctions between classical and modern economic policies and to evaluate the compatibility of these policies with economic and social issues.
PO-10
To read and comprehend foreing news sources about economics being fluent in a foreign language, to scan the economic literature and to follow the most current approaches in this field.
PO-11
To take into account scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting and announcing economic data and carrying out statistical/econometric studies using these data, and also to carry out the publication process in accordance with academic publishing principles.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
The students are capable of forming sentences using the 1st and 2nd group verbs including the continuous tense in the reported speech and they will be able to express their wishes with their own sentences.
LO-2
They will also be aware of distinguishing and using descriptive adjectives, demonstrative adjectives and possessive adjectives in their own sentences.
LO-3
The student will be capable to reply in an understandable level of French when asked for locations.
LO-4
The student achieves the capacity of forming sentences to introduce and describe himself/herself.
LO-5
Through vocabulary studies, the student will be able to describe parts of the house, occupations and nationalities with own words/sentences.
